Center Township

Kraft's permit application triggers review for construction, enlargement, alteration, structural repair, relocation, demolition, change of use, and installation or alteration of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and energy-related work. Center Township's pool application also requires permits for swimming pools and spas.

Note: No comprehensive Center Township-specific exempt-work list was located on the current public pages reviewed. Confirm any claimed exemption directly with Center Township or Kraft Municipal Group before starting work.

Building code

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC). Township forms reference IRC-based residential provisions and township permit coordination through code officials and Kraft.

Permit validity

Permits are valid for one year from date of issuance. Written extensions of up to 180 days each may be granted for justifiable cause, with an additional fee.

Owner-builder

Kraft states the permit applicant may be the owner or the owner's agent

Contractor requirements

Proof of contractor workers compensation insurance or notarized exemption form is required. For residential home improvement work over $5,000, Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor registration requirements may apply at the state level.

1. 01
   Contact Center Township or Kraft Municipal Group and confirm the permit type and required packet.
2. 02
   Submit the completed application, application fee, and supporting documents including drawings and workers compensation documentation.
3. 03
   For residential projects, Kraft states the building inspector has a three-week review period; for non-residential projects, six weeks is allotted.
4. 04
   After approval, the applicant is contacted to pick up the permit and pay the balance due.
5. 05
   At pickup, the applicant signs permit copies and receives the inspection checklist for the project.
6. 06
   Do not begin construction until the approved permit is issued and paid.
7. 07
   Complete required inspections and final closeout within the permit term.

Typical processing time: Residential review period up to 3 weeks; non-residential review period up to 6 weeks

Source: Center Township Building Permits / Zoning, with permit processing assistance from Kraft Municipal Group ↗

Application fees are submitted up front and applied to the total permit cost, with the balance due at permit pickup

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• (724) 287-1945 or centertownshipcodes@aol.com (phone)

Typical sequence: Permit issuance, required trade and building inspections per the project checklist, then final inspection